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Valencia. Image courtesy 123rf The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Valencia’s Empresa Municipal de Transportes (EMT) have signed a €69 million loan to finance the expansion of EMT Valencia’s zero emissions bus fleet, boosting support for sustainable urban public transport. The project includes the purchase of 145 electric buses to replace the vehicles that have…
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In partnership with KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Candela has completed a study comparing the wake height of the Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry with a regular, similar-sized diesel ferry. In the study, Candela’s communications officer, paddling on a SUP, tried to handle the wake from both vessels. The institute also measured the wave height,…
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Oxford city council will start work this month to install electric infrastructure for boats to help reduce air pollution along the city’s waterways. In 2023, the council and the Canal & River Trust were awarded £193,000 (US$239,000) from the UK government’s annual Air Quality Grant, to install eco-moorings at the Aristotle Lane visitor moorings. The…
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Sunkist Growers has unveiled its newest packaging design to commemorate the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The specially designed 10lb cartons are versatile, holding Navel or Cara oranges, while the matching display bins can hold a variety of in-season citrus, including Pummelos, the perfect…
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Featured image: 123rf.com Polish TSO Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) has announced its Transmission Network Development Plan (PRSP) for 2025 to 2034, amounting to over PLN64 billion (€15 billion). The plan, agreed upon in late December 2024, outlines the investment plans that will be needed to accommodate 4,700km of new 400kv lines as well as 28…
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A new study has made advances in the development of plastic that can fix itself after it has been cracked or broken into pieces. A research team led by Bournemouth University added specially developed nanomaterials to plastic samples which allowed them to self-heal after being damaged and retain almost all their original strength. The findings,…
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Despite ongoing challenges to consumer finances, the outlook for the hospitality industry remains optimistic, according to the European Retail Market – 2024 report by Savills. The report noted that a decline in food service price inflation has emerged, and energy costs have significantly decreased. Observing how many food and beverage (F&B) businesses have focused on…
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Image courtesy 123rf Spanish utility Iberdrola wrapped up some unfinished business before ringing in the new year, completing its merger with US subsidiary Avangrid by acquiring the outstanding 18.4% of the shares it did not already control, a deal totaling roughly $2.5 billion. Avangrid shareholders will receive $35.75 per share, an 11.4% premium over the…
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SupplyOne, Inc., an independent supplier of custom corrugated and other value-added packaging products, equipment, and services in North America, is highlighting its full range of packaging solutions designed specifically for the meat, poultry, and seafood industries. These solutions are focused on improving shelf life, ensuring safety, and streamlining operations, allowing meat producers to reduce costs…
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Sustainability has moved beyond being a goal for businesses, it is now an operational imperative. For UK industries, this transformation is driven by a combination of public demand, regulatory frameworks, and the undeniable urgency of climate change. Across sectors, companies are rethinking processes and embracing sustainable practices to remain competitive and align with evolving expectations.…
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